Chapter XI · Chapter 11

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Lovely as is West Point in May, it is hardly the best time for a visit there if one's object be to see the cadets.

associated with academia or an academy

From this reading From early morn until late at night every hour is taken up with duties, academic or military.

matters of personal concern

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

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From this reading "AMANTIUM IRAE."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Lovely as is West Point in May, it is hardly the best time for a visit there if one's object be to see the cadets.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading From early morn until late at night every hour is taken up with duties, academic or military.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Lovely as is West Point in May, it is hardly the best time for a visit there if one's object be to see the cadets.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

dearly loved

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Lovely as is West Point in May, it is hardly the best time for a visit there if one's object be to see the cadets.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

a military trainee (as at a military academy)

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)

From this reading Lovely as is West Point in May, it is hardly the best time for a visit there if one's object be to see the cadets.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

a young unmarried woman

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

put on clothes

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading From early morn until late at night every hour is taken up with duties, academic or military.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading From early morn until late at night every hour is taken up with duties, academic or military.

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From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading From early morn until late at night every hour is taken up with duties, academic or military.

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From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

opinion or judgment

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Lovely as is West Point in May, it is hardly the best time for a visit there if one's object be to see the cadets.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From early morn until late at night every hour is taken up with duties, academic or military.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

a half of an hour

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

only a very short time before

From this reading Lovely as is West Point in May, it is hardly the best time for a visit there if one's object be to see the cadets.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading From early morn until late at night every hour is taken up with duties, academic or military.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Lovely as is West Point in May, it is hardly the best time for a visit there if one's object be to see the cadets.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Lovely as is West Point in May, it is hardly the best time for a visit there if one's object be to see the cadets.

incapable of being explained or accounted for

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

third-person singular of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

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From this reading "AMANTIUM IRAE."

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Lovely as is West Point in May, it is hardly the best time for a visit there if one's object be to see the cadets.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lovely as is West Point in May, it is hardly the best time for a visit there if one's object be to see the cadets.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading From early morn until late at night every hour is taken up with duties, academic or military.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading Lovely as is West Point in May, it is hardly the best time for a visit there if one's object be to see the cadets.

engage in

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Lovely as is West Point in May, it is hardly the best time for a visit there if one's object be to see the cadets.

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From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading From early morn until late at night every hour is taken up with duties, academic or military.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading From early morn until late at night every hour is taken up with duties, academic or military.

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

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From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading From early morn until late at night every hour is taken up with duties, academic or military.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Lovely as is West Point in May, it is hardly the best time for a visit there if one's object be to see the cadets.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

on one occasion

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

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From this reading Lovely as is West Point in May, it is hardly the best time for a visit there if one's object be to see the cadets.

and nothing more

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading From early morn until late at night every hour is taken up with duties, academic or military.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

a ceremonial procession including people marching

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Lovely as is West Point in May, it is hardly the best time for a visit there if one's object be to see the cadets.

more desirable than another

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Lovely as is West Point in May, it is hardly the best time for a visit there if one's object be to see the cadets.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

plural of “sweetheart” — a person loved by another person

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading From early morn until late at night every hour is taken up with duties, academic or military.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Lovely as is West Point in May, it is hardly the best time for a visit there if one's object be to see the cadets.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Lovely as is West Point in May, it is hardly the best time for a visit there if one's object be to see the cadets.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Lovely as is West Point in May, it is hardly the best time for a visit there if one's object be to see the cadets.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Lovely as is West Point in May, it is hardly the best time for a visit there if one's object be to see the cadets.

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From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

not encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

up to a particular time

From this reading From early morn until late at night every hour is taken up with duties, academic or military.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading From early morn until late at night every hour is taken up with duties, academic or military.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Lovely as is West Point in May, it is hardly the best time for a visit there if one's object be to see the cadets.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Lovely as is West Point in May, it is hardly the best time for a visit there if one's object be to see the cadets.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

belonging to which person

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

in the company of; together with

From this reading From early morn until late at night every hour is taken up with duties, academic or military.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Mothers, sisters, and sweethearts, whose eyes so eagerly follow the evolutions of the gray ranks, can only hope for a few words between drill and dress parade, or else in the shortest half-hour in all the world,--that which intervenes 'twixt supper and evening "call to quarters."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

but in spite of that

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading That Miss Nannie McKay should make frequent and unfavorable comment on this state of affairs goes without saying; yet, had she been enabled to see her beloved brother but once a month and her cadet friends at intervals almost as rare, that incomprehensible young damsel would have preferred the Point to any other place in the world.